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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1934
Page
6
In a Tuesday night setup the Montgomery ten pounder meets top rival as Dooley faces Logas in the semi final. A newcomer to the scene, Jordan, earned a late guarantee and a boost for Alabama towns to view the bout. Sports writers hail the champ as peak form in a clash shaping the era.
Lane Fowler has returned to his Somerville home after undergoing an operation at Baughs In firmary.
Ard residents read as Miss Katie Mae Hatchett rests well after illness. Local health reports show stable condition, with family grateful for prayers and support from neighbors.
Today’s slate features Southern League matchups Knoxville at Birmingham Atlanta at Little Rock Chattanooga at New Orleans. In the American League Cleveland at Boston Detroit at Philadelphia Chicago at New York St. Louis at Washington. National League Philadelphia at Brooklyn New York at St. Louis. Dixie Amateur League includes Union Springs at Eufaula Ozark at Troy twice scheduled.
Miss Eva Clyde Gargus, staying for the summer, is noted as attending a local summer school program and visiting area residents during the weekend.
Decatur hosiery team split three games over the weekend at Alabama Park and Cullman. Dozen Williams led with three hits in six at bats as Harold Smith and Westmoreland held Haleyville to four runs in five innings. The team won 14 to 1 and 9 to 7 and lost 7 to 5 in Sunday’s twin bill, which went 10 and 5 innings respectively.
The locals collected 16 hits in the first game while No-High had 10. Whisenant and Harvey homered in game one, with Flynn and Harvey adding long drives in the nightcap. Whisonant, the local third baseman, entered to relieve Martin and held the reeling No-High to four hits, tying the score at 7 in the ninth with a homer to right. Emmitt Vinson started the second game but faded in the third as heat wore him down after his team built a 7-5 lead.
Runs batted in list Harvey Whisonant Bryant Whatley Richards Daniels Karter McMin Pickens Left on bases Mills pecan Two base hits Mc Huston Keenum McMin Daniels Three base hits Hoehn Home runs Whisonant Harvey Off Briscoe in 1 3 inning Whisonant in 9 2 3 In vin Base on balls off Richards Sacrifice Harvey Winning pitcher Whisonant Score by innings RHE 313 00 792 005 00 582
On July Fourth Ley Country Club hosts a golf tournament a Rahm trophy handicap and a picnic dance all day. Defending champion A. O. Bailey plans to defend his crown as Bill Curtis the club pro promises further announcements.
Mrs. J. F. Lovin and five others including Miss Olio Lovin Miss Pauline Tapscot Mrs. H. O. Troup and Miss Dana Grace Staten traveled to Chicago to attend the World's Pair event.
Ne Hiers annexed four markers as Lefty Rudd again relieved in relief duties. Payne in left for Cullman starred with seven putouts across the two games and fielded the sun-field perfectly. Box score shows runs batted in and notes Haleyville eight Alabama Mills one earned runs, multiple hits, bases on balls, and strikeouts.
Results show Birmingham 4 Chattanooga 3 and 1 New Orleans 5 3 Knoxville 4 2 Memphis 5 3 Atlanta 2 4. Little Rock 5 1 Nashville 3 3 Cleveland 6 Boston 2 Detroit 8 Philadelphia 4 New York 5 Chicago 0 Washington 7 St. Louis 0.
International League scores show Albany 11 12 Baltimore 7 3 Newark 4 11 Syracuse 2 0 and Buffalo 9 7 Rochester 5 9. American Association lists Kansas City 6 10 Toledo 3 9. Dixie section notes Montgomery 16 Abbeville Dethan 9 with Troy unresolved.
Frankie Klick rides a string of upsets including a Christmas knockout of Kid Chocolate to lure top nemeses Tony Canzoneri and Barney Ross to a high profile lightweight clash at Ebbetts Field on June 27. The Pacific Coast fighter seeks a title bid after a controversial draw with Ross and vows to best both rivals, asserting his peak form and fearless style.
Olen Smith of 1720 Fifth avenue south left Benevolent Society hospital today after treatment for a head injury from an automobile accident Saturday afternoon near the railroad viaduct on Danville road. The car plunged off the pavement and overturned when the steering wheel locked on the curve under the viaduct. He suffered a forehead cut and several bruises but was not otherwise seriously injured.
Bobby has returned to Birmingham after visiting his mother Mrs J R Gray where he spent time with family and shared news of his travels. He was seen at home with relatives and spoke about upcoming plans.
Cullman police notified Decatur officers early today of a nighttime theft of a 1932 Chevrolet coach. Local police were advised to watch for the vehicle and report any sighting.
Mrs Arthur Couey of Eva was brought to Baughs Infirmary today for an operation.
The Tuscaloosa Bears plan to have talent ready for next fall as they book an intersectional game in St Louis against University High on October 27. The article notes past strong showings against top teams.
Dallas Milte pitched a strong game, holding Goodyear to four safeties as Pud Chisam limited Sovaltesueential Shia until late. Dallas scored early and chased Goodyear with a 18 run attack, Kelley took the loss with tiring relief in midgame.
18 year old New Orleans golfer Pred Haas wins the Dixie amateurs title in New Orleans. He defeats Sam Pew 8 to win the championship becoming the second youngest to claim the crown after Bobby Jones who was 15.
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